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Med Cutan Iber Lat Am 2009; 37 (5)

“Strawberry” gingiva as first manifestation of Wegener’s granulomatosis

García-Arpa M, Porras-Leal L, Romero-Aguilera G, Vera-Iglesias E, García-Rojo M, Sánchez-Caminero P, Cortina CP

Language: Spanish
References: 21
Page: 217-220
PDF size: 332.91 Kb.


ABSTRACT

Wegener’s granulomatosis is a systemic necrotizing and granulomatous vasculitis that predominantly affects the upper and lower respiratory tract and kidneys. Sometimes this classic triad is not present initially. We report a patient with “strawberry” gingiva as first sign of Wegener. It is characterized by an exophytic hyperplasia and friable and granular appearence. The recognition of this uncommon but characteristic sign would help in early diagnosis and treatment.


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